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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.20, 12,396.90 and 3,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.20, 12,396.90 and 3,334.20 is: 5,000.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.20 : 12,396.90 = 3,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.20/12,396.90 = 3,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.20x = 12,396.90 × 3,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.20x = 41,333,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,333,743.98/8,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.33

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